Large Format Printing Made Easy

Large Format Printing Made Easy

https://greybrucemakers.ca/event-6481654

Cost: $75 (includes instruction, one 16"×20" print, and frame)

Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2026 — 1:00–4:00 PM

Workshop: Marketing Lab

Maximum Participants: 6

Course Description

Want to turn your photos into stunning, gallery-worthy prints? This hands-on workshop teaches you how to use GBM’s 44" HP DesignJet Z6DR large format printer to create beautiful, high-quality posters, technical drawings, or wall art. No photography background required — just basic computer skills and a great image on a USB stick.

Whether you're printing for your home, business, or a creative project, this workshop will guide you through every step of the process — from paper loading to trimming and framing. You’ll leave with a professionally printed and framed 16"x20" image you created yourself.

Key Learnings

• Basic operation of the HP Z6DR printer via the control panel
• How to load both roll-fed and sheet-fed paper
• Use of HP Click software to send, size, and align your prints
• Understanding print borders, sizing, and layout
• Safe trimming and finishing of prints
• Introduction to basic colour systems and ICC Profiles
• Overview of paper types and their effect on print quality

✅ Prerequisites

Basic computer skills required.

No photography or graphic design experience necessary.

What to Wear

• Comfortable indoor attire
• Closed-toe shoes recommended

What to Bring

• USB stick with at least one high-resolution image
• Optional: additional photos for review
• All materials provided, including frame and print paper

Participants are encouraged to send their image ahead of time to:

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‍ About Your Instructor

Edward Matthews is a retired professional photographer and former engineer with a passion for precision, creativity, and sharing knowledge. His technical background includes work with Texas Instruments, Dell, OnStar, and MetaSolv, followed by formal photography studies at Austin Community College.

Ed has worked across multiple photography genres — from portraits and real estate to sports and landscapes — and now calls Lake Charles, Ontario home. At GBM, he combines his engineering mindset and photographic artistry to help members get the most out of the Marketing Lab’s powerful printing tools.